BIOS

GPTKB entity

Statements (45)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:software
gptkbp:alternativeName BIOS_firmware
boot
gptkbp:architecture gptkb:IA-32
x86
x86-64
gptkbp:canBe BIOS setup utility
gptkbp:category gptkb:software
system firmware
gptkbp:compatibleWith modern large drives (over 2 TB)
gptkbp:configuration hardware settings
gptkbp:contains CMOS setup
gptkbp:controls security features
power management
boot order
hardware configuration
system clock
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:IBM
gptkb:Gary_Kildall
gptkbp:fullName gptkb:Basic_Input/Output_System_firmware
gptkbp:function provide runtime services for operating systems and programs
initialize hardware during booting
initializes hardware during booting
provides runtime services for operating systems and programs
gptkbp:interface interface
gptkbp:introducedIn 1975
gptkbp:notableRelease flashing
gptkbp:provides BIOS setup utility
POST (Power-On Self Test)
bootstrap loader
interrupt services
gptkbp:replacedBy gptkb:UEFI
UEFI firmware
gptkbp:standardizedBy gptkb:PC/AT_architecture
gptkbp:standsFor Basic Input/Output System
gptkbp:storage gptkb:ROM
gptkb:EEPROM
gptkbp:supports legacy hardware
legacy boot
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:IBM_PC
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:personal_computer
personal computers
gptkbp:vulnerableTo rootkits
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:footwear
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4